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Instagram allows users to filter comments under posts

Instagram comes with a new functionality for users where it is possible to determine what can be precisely stated in the comments on a photo. Filters can set up posters which words are unacceptable.

Instagram logo new The new functionality is already available for some popular users of the online photo sharing medium. In an interview with The Washington Post says a spokesman for Instagram that word filters to ensure that the medium is a kinder and more pleasant place for sharing personal feelings.

Users have the ability to filter whom they regard as undesirable specific words, in addition to the general guidelines Instagram uses itself for decent commentary. Incidentally, it should also be possible to entirely switch off the commentary capabilities at a particular post.

In the coming weeks the filter functionality is rolled out further, taking account of popular people get first access. Based on experience Instagram can opt for to make adjustments. However, if the company intends to give all user access is still unclear.

Instagram passed last month, the limit of 500 million monthly users who are active, double that of two years earlier. Like other social media suffers the company with online bullying and other negative behaviors. Where Twitter is more pronounced for a stricter approach, Instagram so just give the control to the individual user.